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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,503.23, 38,319.41 and 16,147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,503.23, 38,319.41 and 16,147.64 is: 24,262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,503.23 : 38,319.41 = 16,147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,503.23/38,319.41 = 16,147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,503.23x = 38,319.41 × 16,147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,503.23x = 618,767,765.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,767,765.36/25,503.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,262.33

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